Trump notified Japan that meeting with PM Ishiba possible in mid-January

Ishiba wants to meet with the incoming US president. Discussions will centre on economic issues, particularly tariffs.

Meanwhile, its BOJ day:

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During Trump’s first term Japan PM Abe was a strong partner.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.